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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 987.66 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 987.66 and 311.96 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 987.66 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/987.66 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 987.66 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 308,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,105.48/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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